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Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.

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Are there many of you thinking, “I want to sing a ballad at karaoke, but I’m not very confident in my singing…”?

Actually, ballads are great for people who aren’t confident singers!

That’s because slower-tempo songs let you check your pitch and rhythm as you sing.

In other words, if you choose ballads with less pitch movement and an easy-to-follow rhythm, even those who struggle with singing should find them easier to sing!

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.

Use the songs we introduce as a reference to find one that’s comfortable for you to sing!

Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke: Recommended classics and popular tracks (21–30)

loveMatsuyama Chiharu

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loveMatsuyama Chiharu

It’s a love ballad by Chiharu Matsuyama, and it’s the kind of song where you really need to be mindful of the spaces, or you won’t quite catch the groove.

If you only look at the lyrics, you might feel like singing line after line without pause, but if you place each phrase carefully and let the resonance linger, it will deepen the sense of poignancy.

The overall vocal range is C3 to G4, so it’s not too high and there’s no need to belt.

When the chorus comes, project your voice, add clear dynamics, and sing with confidence—the performance will land stylishly.

That way, even listeners who don’t know the song will recognize where the chorus is and will be able to groove along with you!

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RADWIMPS – Suzume feat. Toaka [Official Lyric Video]

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For karaoke beginners, adding dynamics to your singing can be challenging.

In that case, why not try a relatively gentle ballad? The song I’d like to recommend is “Suzume.” It’s a track performed by the rock band RADWIMPS and singer-songwriter Takaaki.

The vocals are handled by Takaaki, giving the piece a somewhat sacred atmosphere.

If you want to make the most of a high register or showcase a soft, tender voice, give this song a try.

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Gen Hoshino – Dead End [Official Video]

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A song written specifically as the theme for the film “Hiraba no Tsuki.” It begins with a calm, piano-led atmosphere, layering Gen Hoshino’s gentle voice over a soothing melody.

The song doesn’t span an overly wide vocal range and has a relaxed tempo, making it a great pick if you’re looking for a ballad.

Rather than focusing on volume, the key is to sing as if speaking with feeling—delivering the words carefully will really shine in karaoke.

Since the track is under three minutes, even first-time listeners should be able to learn it quickly.

Use solid diaphragmatic breathing, avoid chopping the phrases too much, and aim for a flowing, continuous feel when you sing.

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L’Arc~en~Ciel “Lyric Poem” -Music Clip-

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L’Arc~en~Ciel’s song “Jojoushi” is highly acclaimed overseas.

The more you love L’Arc’s musicality, the more highly you’ll likely rate this piece.

Its greatest charm is, above all, the flowing, beautiful vocal line.

Although the song frequently switches between falsetto and chest voice, all the falsetto parts sit at a certain height, so even those who lack confidence in their falsetto volume can feel at ease.

Rather than lowering the key to adjust, it’s recommended to focus on producing your head voice and adjust by raising the key instead.

Please use this as a reference.

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I want to see you.yuzu

Yuzu “Aitai” — Naoki Matsuda Memorial Game — Ceremony Event

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This is Yuzu’s 27th single, released in April 2009.

It was the theme song for the NHK drama “Ghost Friends.” The song has a very straightforward, beautiful melody that seems to reflect the duo’s personalities, and in terms of memorability it’s quite easy to sing at karaoke.

That said, there may not be many average male singers who can handle the original key.

You could consider using falsetto for the high notes in the chorus, but that might undermine the song’s atmosphere.

If possible, try finding a key where you can sing it in chest voice and give it a go.

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